For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,444 students in 28334, NC (there are , serving 262 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 28334, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 28334, NC are Harnett County Early College, Plain View Elementary School and Midway Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 28334 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 28334, NC have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28334, NC Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Harnett County Early College
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
660 E Johnson St
Dunn, NC 28334
(910) 814-3470
Dunn, NC 28334
(910) 814-3470
Gr: 9-13 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #22.
Plain View Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4140 Plain View Hwy
Dunn, NC 28334
(910) 891-4354
Dunn, NC 28334
(910) 891-4354
Gr: K-5 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #33.
Midway Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1115 Roberts Grove Road
Dunn, NC 28334
(910) 567-5879
Dunn, NC 28334
(910) 567-5879
Gr: 6-8 | 601 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #44.
Midway Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
15375 Spiveys Corner Highway
Dunn, NC 28334
(910) 567-2244
Dunn, NC 28334
(910) 567-2244
Gr: PK-5 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #55.
Dunn Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
800 W Harnett St
Dunn, NC 28334
(910) 892-0126
Dunn, NC 28334
(910) 892-0126
Gr: PK-5 | 799 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #66.
Coats-erwin Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2833 Nc Hwy 55e
Dunn, NC 28334
(910) 230-0300
Dunn, NC 28334
(910) 230-0300
Gr: 6-8 | 609 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #77.
Dunn Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1301 Meadowlark Road
Dunn, NC 28334
(910) 892-1016
Dunn, NC 28334
(910) 892-1016
Gr: 6-8 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
28334, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
910 W Harnett St
Dunn, NC 28334
(910) 892-1059
Dunn, NC 28334
(910) 892-1059
Gr: 4-5 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 28334, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 28334, NC include Harnett County Early College, Plain View Elementary School and Midway Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 28334?
7 public schools are located in 28334.
What percentage of students in 28334 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 28334 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 28334?
28334 public schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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